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Posted August 1st, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

Sophie discusses some of the challenges facing breastfeeding mothers and how getting qualified support and information can help. She looks at what can be done antenatally to prepare, including expression of colostrum. In celebration of International Breastfeeding Week 2017 she highlights how much amazing free support there is available to women via the charitable organisations… Read more »

Posted June 22nd, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

It’s been unbelievably hot in the UK this week – how are you managing to keep your babies cool, happy and hydrated? Sophie busts a couple of myths and gives some alternative suggestions for keeping cool. If you like this blog you might like some of our others – did you watch Sophie comparing… Read more »

Posted April 24th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

What questions have you asked yourselves about where to give birth? What options have you considered? Sophie talks about environment for birth, how a doula will support a couple in making the right choice for them and why home might not be a silly idea Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions… Read more »

Posted April 11th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

Today we chat about how a doula works with a Dad (male birth partner) during the labour, and how a doula’s role differs from the midwife’s. To find a doula visit www.nurturingbirthdirectory.com or contact us info@nurturingbirthdirectory.com

Posted March 30th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

Sophie Brigstocke talks about pain in childbirth, how the media doesn’t help and different comfort measures available to women and their partners. For more information about doulas or to find a doula to support you go to www.nurturingbirthdirectory.com

Posted March 28th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

For more information about doulas and to find a doula go to www.nurturingbirthdirectory.com To find out more about Nurturing Birth doula courses visit www.nurturingbirth.co.uk To contact us email sophie@nurturingbirth.co.uk

Posted March 16th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

Bodies and baby bumps have always been a part of my life. I grew up in London in the 70’s with both my parents practicing yoga teachers. Our house was always full of anatomy charts, perineum herbs and circles of pregnant women exhaling, and I witnessed my first birth at the age of 9. My… Read more »

Posted March 10th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

The power of story-telling is second to none when it comes to birth. For many women there is a desire to share their stories with the world, to inspire women to have a similar birth, or more often to prevent them from experiencing the same. At the end of January a new mum reached out… Read more »

Posted January 19th, 2017 by http://nurturingbirthdirectory.com/author/sophie/& filed under Blog.

This week Florence and I saw the film Embrace, made by photographer Taryn Brumfitt (see photo above) and the Body Image Movement. In it she described her hate-relationship with her body, particularly after she birthed three babies in a relatively short time. Having shared a couple of photographs of herself on social media, she… Read more »